craps
noun
Form of crap , plural of crap.
Simple meaning
A gambling game played with two dice.
Pronunciation
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krapsIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈkɹæps
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Definition
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noun
gamblingdice games
A game of gambling, or chance, where the players throw dice to make scores and avoid crap.
gamblingdice games
A gambling game played with two dice; a first throw of 7 or 11 wins and a first throw of 2, 3, or 12 loses and a first throw of any other number must be repeated to win before a 7 is thrown, which loses the bet and the dice
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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- “We watched people playing craps at the casino last weekend.”
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Playing craps.
A gambler who throws dice in the game of craps.
Playing craps.
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Synonyms
Sense: game of gambling or or chance
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